TL V6-3.2L (2004)
3. Remove the two flange nuts (A).
4. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), then disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the stabilizer link
bracket (E).
5. Remove the flange bolt (F) from the knuckle.
6. Lower the rear suspension, then remove the damper (G) from the vehicle. Damper springs are different, left and right. Mark the springs L and R
before you continue.
Disassembly/Inspection
1. Compress the damper spring with a commercially available strut spring compressor (A) according to the manufacturer's instructions, then remove
the self-locking nut (B) while holding the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C). Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the nut.
2. Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor, then disassemble the damper as shown in the Exploded View,
3. Reassemble all the parts, except for the spring mounting cushion and spring.
